Lifeworks
Assistant Teacher Counselor – Direct Care (Nichols)
Positions Available: 1
Working with intellectual and developmental disability adults.
Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle required.
Staff Retention Bonus: $2,000
Location:
Norwood, MA
Salary:
$23,577 per year for 20 hours (part time)
Schedule:
Saturday: 8am – 10pm
Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
Join Our Mission Our mission is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those we serve. As a member of our team, you will support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
About the Role As an Assistant Teacher/Counselor, you will provide direct supports, teach and provide daily living activities, and help individuals be an inclusive part of their community. You'll be based in a beautiful home in Westwood, MA, and receive a $2,000 staff retention bonus shortly after joining.
What We’re Looking For We seek an enthusiastic individual with strong teamwork skills, an independent work ethic, and a belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with the team to plan and engage in fun activities.
Help individuals lead more independent and secure lives in community.
Provide support through case management, life skills coaching, and advocacy.
Responsibilities
Promote optimal health through routine, preventive, and emergency healthcare.
Assist with all hands‑on direct care: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal‑time assistance.
Ensure residential environments are safe and secure.
Provide education, training, counseling, and physical assistance to achieve ISP goals (functional academics, domestic skills, health, personal hygiene, social, leisure, communication, mobility, self‑esteem, money management).
Develop, write, and present annual ISPs and semi‑annual assessments.
Provide transportation as necessary.
Communicate with family, friends, guardians, funding sources, advocates, volunteers, employers to facilitate consistency.
Perform case management duties: maintain confidential files, review cases, document activities, and attend meetings.
Benefits Package
403(b) matching up to 3%
Excellent salary
$2,000 Staff Retention Bonus payable after 4 & 6 months
Health insurance with 2 plan choices and 75% employer contribution (available upon hire)
Dental, vision, and short‑term disability insurance available
4.4 weeks paid time off in first year
Long‑term disability and life insurance free for employees
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Education & Experience
High school / GED
Effective oral and written communication skills
Valid driver’s license & personal vehicle required
For a full list of opportunities or to learn more, visit www.lifeworksarc.org.
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Working with intellectual and developmental disability adults.
Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle required.
Staff Retention Bonus: $2,000
Location:
Norwood, MA
Salary:
$23,577 per year for 20 hours (part time)
Schedule:
Saturday: 8am – 10pm
Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
Join Our Mission Our mission is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those we serve. As a member of our team, you will support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
About the Role As an Assistant Teacher/Counselor, you will provide direct supports, teach and provide daily living activities, and help individuals be an inclusive part of their community. You'll be based in a beautiful home in Westwood, MA, and receive a $2,000 staff retention bonus shortly after joining.
What We’re Looking For We seek an enthusiastic individual with strong teamwork skills, an independent work ethic, and a belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with the team to plan and engage in fun activities.
Help individuals lead more independent and secure lives in community.
Provide support through case management, life skills coaching, and advocacy.
Responsibilities
Promote optimal health through routine, preventive, and emergency healthcare.
Assist with all hands‑on direct care: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal‑time assistance.
Ensure residential environments are safe and secure.
Provide education, training, counseling, and physical assistance to achieve ISP goals (functional academics, domestic skills, health, personal hygiene, social, leisure, communication, mobility, self‑esteem, money management).
Develop, write, and present annual ISPs and semi‑annual assessments.
Provide transportation as necessary.
Communicate with family, friends, guardians, funding sources, advocates, volunteers, employers to facilitate consistency.
Perform case management duties: maintain confidential files, review cases, document activities, and attend meetings.
Benefits Package
403(b) matching up to 3%
Excellent salary
$2,000 Staff Retention Bonus payable after 4 & 6 months
Health insurance with 2 plan choices and 75% employer contribution (available upon hire)
Dental, vision, and short‑term disability insurance available
4.4 weeks paid time off in first year
Long‑term disability and life insurance free for employees
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Education & Experience
High school / GED
Effective oral and written communication skills
Valid driver’s license & personal vehicle required
For a full list of opportunities or to learn more, visit www.lifeworksarc.org.
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